There are many reasons why your feet can hurt.
Anywhere from a painful callus on the bottom of your foot, to plantar fasciitis or heel pain.
Whatever the reason, most of the time if you can control the movement you can control the pain.
The best way to control the movement is to see your podiatrist for custom-made orthotics.
Some of the things that can be prevented by custom-made orthotics are bone and soft tissue changes.
These include, bunions, calluses, the all too common plantar fasciitis and flat feet.
Other things, such as joint problems, can be helped with orthotics.
Orthotics can limit excessive motion to a painful joint, or control how the joint moves.
Diabetics benefit from orthotics by taking pressure off of an existing ulcer or area of high pressure on the bottom of the foot.
Limb length problems, as in one leg being longer than another can be helped with orthotics as well.
Not only can orthotics help your feet and ankle, but they can help your knees, hip and back.
Remember it starts from the bottom up.
The feet are the foundation for the body.
If they don't function properly, neither will the rest.
When visiting your Podiatrist, he should perform a proper biomechanical exam, discuss with you the findings and offer options that he feels are the most beneficial and cost effective for your situation.
Before and after receiving your orthotics your Podiatrist will discuss with you the proper break-in period for wearing the orthotics and to ensure their fit and comfort level.
They should not be painful.
If your feet hurt, visit your Podiatrist and let him help you walk perfect.